Michael robinson Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 All them look miles better than the crappy angel of the north we have Quote
glrnet Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 Agreed, needless to say the local drunks often adorn the Dorking C0ck with traffic cones and tinsel, I guess they think it hasn't been done before Here we have flowers... which are paid for by companies (mostly oil operators) putting signs up on the roundabout. It's not exactly amazing but flowers are better than some of the sh*te posted! Quote
docwra Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 All them look miles better than the crappy angel of the north we have Look back at the OP's one, then my one. At least you know what yours is supposed to be .......... Quote
Lexx Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 Toby, if you think that's bad, remind me to show you the Hartlepool Marbles - cost £100k for essesntially 8 metal balls. Quote
EH 370z Posted November 5, 2011 Author Posted November 5, 2011 Toby, if you think that's bad, remind me to show you the Hartlepool Marbles - cost £100k for essesntially 8 metal balls. So let me get this right, you want to show me your Hartlepool balls? I'm not sure our relationship is quite at this level yet old chap Quote
tmJak Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 B of the Bang in Manchester costing 1.4m. Was going to be painted, but it rusted so they left it. Looked impressive, then some of the spikes fell off, so it was surrounded with safety barriers for about a year, which looked attractive. It was then taken down. It's now in storage, and they will put it back up when they can secure 2-3m - which they'll need to ensure more spikes don't fall off. Wonder what would happen if they put it to public vote? Quote
Lexx Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 Toby, if you think that's bad, remind me to show you the Hartlepool Marbles - cost £100k for essesntially 8 metal balls. So let me get this right, you want to show me your Hartlepool balls? I'm not sure our relationship is quite at this level yet old chap Quote
captain Posted November 6, 2011 Posted November 6, 2011 Weston-super-Mare. The Carrot. In one of the most run-down drug-addled towns in Somerset. "A structure known as Silica was installed at Big Lamp Corner during 2006.[32] It is a piece of public art, an advertising sign, a retail kiosk selling newspapers and hot food, as well as a bus shelter. It has been criticised by local residents who liken it to a carrot or a space ship, although it is meant to symbolise man's harmony with the sea" Quote
EH 370z Posted November 6, 2011 Author Posted November 6, 2011 Weston-super-Mare. The Carrot. In one of the most run-down drug-addled towns in Somerset. "A structure known as Silica was installed at Big Lamp Corner during 2006.[32] It is a piece of public art, an advertising sign, a retail kiosk selling newspapers and hot food, as well as a bus shelter. It has been criticised by local residents who liken it to a carrot or a space ship, although it is meant to symbolise man's harmony with the sea" See I don’t mind that so much, as it has a practical use. but I wonder if the council would see it the same way if you applied for planning permission to have it in your garden!? Quote
Stew Posted November 6, 2011 Posted November 6, 2011 Weston-super-Mare. The Carrot. In one of the most run-down drug-addled towns in Somerset. "A structure known as Silica was installed at Big Lamp Corner during 2006.[32] It is a piece of public art, an advertising sign, a retail kiosk selling newspapers and hot food, as well as a bus shelter. It has been criticised by local residents who liken it to a carrot or a space ship, although it is meant to symbolise man's harmony with the sea" Idon't sea the harmony with the sea..... but I actually quite like it! Quote
captain Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 looks like a giant drug needle Ah, I see you know Weston central. Quote
Chris`I Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 For once Basingstokes efforts are tame They call it Basing Henge And to be fair the Tour De France did pass around it - which is why it was made. Quote
Stew Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 I'd like to see the castlegate area of Aberdeen cleaned up after seeing what they did with Marchial College. Would look lovely with a clean! Quote
Husky Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 back home they have this and various like it but then someone crashed into it... I love this though! Quote
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